½ Franc - Rainier III Essai, Monaco

½ Franc - Rainier III Essai, Monaco, 1965 obverse image½ Franc - Rainier III Essai, Monaco, 1965 reverse image
½ Franc - Rainier III Essai coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Monaco flagMonaco
  • Years of Minting:
    1965
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
½ Franc - Rainier III Essai Reference Price

Reference Price

$4.90-$100.04

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

½ Franc - Rainier III Essai Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Crown and Grimaldi arms, value on left.

Engraver:

Robert Cochet

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of Prince Rainier III facing right.

Engraver:

Robert Cochet

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

½ Franc - Rainier III Essai Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

RAINIER III PRINCE DE MONACO R.COCHET · 1965 ·

Reverse:

DEO JUVANTE ½ FR ESSAI

½ Franc - Rainier III Essai Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.920)

Size

½ Franc - Rainier III Essai sizes
  • Weight:8.75 g
  • Diameter:19.5 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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